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How do you install headlights on your 1973 super beetle?

To install headlights on a 1973 Super Beetle, you will need the following tools and materials:

* Phillips head screwdriver

* Flat head screwdriver

* Socket wrench set

* Pliers

* New headlight bulbs (H4)

* Electrical tape

Step 1: Park the car on a flat surface and turn off the engine. Allow it to cool down.

Step 2: Open the hood of the car.

Step 3: Locate the headlight assemblies on the front of the car. They are located on either side of the grille and held in place by several bolts and screws.

Step 4: Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the headlight assemblies in place.

Step 5: Use the flat head screwdriver or pliers to carefully pry the headlight assembly from the car. Be careful not to damage the paint or the electrical wiring.

Step 6: Unplug the electrical connector from the back of the headlight assembly.

Step 7: Remove the old headlight bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out of the socket.

Step 8: Install the new headlight bulb by inserting it into the socket and turning it clockwise until it is secure.

Step 9: Plug the electrical connector back into the back of the headlight assembly.

Step 10: Place the headlight assembly back into the car and secure it with the screws you removed in Step 4.

Step 11: Repeat Steps 4-10 for the other headlight assembly.

Step 12: Test the headlights to make sure they are working properly.

Step 13: Close the hood of the car.

Step 14: Enjoy your newly installed headlights!